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Grammy-winning rapper and his family to perform at these 3 Alabama HBCUs

A Grammy-winning hip hop legend is making his way to two Alabama HBCUs this month. T.I. will be the Grand Marshal for the Tuskegee Homecoming parade, which begins at the Lincoln Gates at 9 a.m. Nov. 7. Afterward, the rapper will head to Cleve L. Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium where he will join the Marching Crimson Pipers Band for a halftime performance during the homecoming football showdown against Miles College. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Tickets for both the game and parking are available online.

Tuskegee, AL · 1d

Shelby Reporter

Man arrested after allegedly causing deputy to crash on Hwy 280

NORTH SHELBY — A Birmingham has been arrested on charges of reckless endangerment after allegedly causing a Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputy to crash on Highway 280. Kennys Uriel Alvarez was booked into the Shelby County Jail on Nov. 4 on a total bond of $2,950 before posting bail on Nov. 6.

Shelby County, AL · 1d

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Authorities ask for help finding suspects accused of buying electronics with stolen cards

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - The Homewood Police Department and Crime Stoppers are asking for your help in a case they said involves electronics bought with stolen cards. The photos below were taken from a business off Lakeshore Parkway. The address given appears to be Walmart. Investigators said the two people...

Homewood, AL · 21h

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Mother still searching for answers 18 years after Nadia Kersh disappeared in Homewood

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A mother is still looking for answers 18 years after her daughter went missing in Homewood. Nadia Kersh, 23, left her job in Homewood in 2008 and was never seen again. Nadia’s mother, Nancy Kersh, said her daughter was a carefree spirit who had lots of...

Homewood, AL · 3d

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Moldy corn dogs, gnats in frozen yogurt among October’s lowest Jefferson County inspection scores

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Nine food establishments in Jefferson County fell below health and safety standards in October, with violations that included moldy corn dogs, gnats in frozen yogurt, dark, pinkish-orange and black residue in ice machines, and multiple temperature control issues. Foo Hai in Homewood scores a 60. Foo...

Jefferson County, AL · 1d

Village Living

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Mountain Brook council to take up Hollywood Gateway development again

The Mountain Brook City Council on Monday plans to consider a revised plan for the Hollywood Gateway development, a design contract for new sidewalks on Old Leeds Lane and a raise for City Manager Steve Boone. The council is set to vote on an ordinance amending the planned unit development...

Mountain Brook, AL · 2d

The Trussville Tribune

Pinson Council recognizes retiring JCSO deputy

PINSON, Ala. — Pinson Mayor Hoyt Sanders read a proclamation during a relatively brief city council on Thursday night recognizing retiring Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputy Brad Self as he retired before swearing in a new deputy. Self started as a reserve deputy in 1995. He worked full time at the Jefferson County Jail […]

Pinson, AL · 23h

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New Birmingham venue offers ceremony, reception and outdoor spaces

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A new wedding and corporate retreat venue, Fora Event Venue, is located along John Rogers Parkway in Birmingham, next to Guiding Light Church. The venue has three separate spaces within one location. The Ivory Ceremonial Space is for ceremonies and holds up to 220 people. The...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

AL.com

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Historic Birmingham silos became giant soda cans, transformed downtown’s skyline

The timing coincides with Buffalo Rock’s 125th anniversary and 75 years as a Pepsi bottler in 2026.

Birmingham, AL · 11h

Country Herald

Alabama Frost Alert: Temperatures Near Freezing This Weekend

Saturday night temperatures could threaten sensitive plants as some areas dip below freezing.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Jefferson County commission candidate seeking recount after District 3 loss

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Jefferson County District 3 candidate Camara Blue, a Democrat, said in a social media post that he is taking the first steps to request a recount after losing to incumbent Republican Commissioner Jimmie Stephens. According to unofficial results on the Alabama Secretary of State’s website,...

Jefferson County, AL · 2d

ABC 33/40 News

Surveillance footage became key evidence in east Birmingham murder case, court records say

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — A Jefferson County grand jury has indicted a 20-year-old man in the fatal shooting of 54-year-old Lamodrick Michael Lovejoy in east Birmingham. The indictment charges Ca’Darius Deonta Johnson with intentional murder. It alleges he caused Lovejoy’s death by shooting him with a firearm. The indictment is dated Oct. 2, 2026.

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Birmingham Personal Injury Law Firm Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP Announces Rebrand to Farris Riley Injury Law

BIRMINGHAM, AL / ACCESS Newswire / November 6, 2026 / Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP, a Birmingham-based personal injury law firm serving clients throughout Alabama, has officially rebranded as Farris Riley Injury Law. The new name reflects the firm's continued focus on representing individuals and families affected by serious accidents, injuries, and wrongful deaths.

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Teen suspect in Galleria shooting shot cousin he was trying to save from a beating, lawyer says

A Birmingham 19-year-old charged in a shooting at the Riverchase Galleria was trying to save his cousin from a beating and did not intend to kill anyone, his lawyer says. Reginald Ja’Ques Davidson is charged with first-degree assault, attempted murder, reckless endangerment and second-degree theft of property. The assault...

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Another Big Ten coach takes shot at SEC

He made the comment after his team became bowl eligible.

Birmingham, AL · 10h

Alabama Pulse

17-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Halloween Night Shooting in Birmingham Leaves One Dead, Eight Injured

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder and possession of a machine gun conversion device following a Halloween…

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Birmingham leaders host 2nd State of Homelessness summit

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham city leaders say they are working to reduce chronic homelessness by 40%. A report shows 40% of people who come through the city’s system are homeless for the first time. Leaders and advocates believe they can solve this problem. Through partnerships and programs, they are committed to getting it right.

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Mountain Brook FOP Pig Run returns to Crestline Village

The Mountain Brook Fraternal Order of Police will host its annual Pig Run on Saturday, Nov. 14, beginning and ending at Crestline Elementary School. The 5K will start at 8 a.m., followed by the 1-mile run and walk at 8:30 a.m. Both routes travel through Crestline Village before returning to the school.

Mountain Brook, AL · 2d

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Charnita and Jason Horton bet big on Black wealth in Alabama

Charnita and Jason Horton have spent years building businesses together. Now they own the building, too. The entrepreneurial couple and television personalities have acquired a nearly 15,000-square-foot commercial property in Birmingham, Alabama, that will serve as headquarters for Just Tax Pros, a new tax preparation, training, recruiting and entrepreneurial development company founded by Charnita Horton. The 14,990-square-foot property at 8315 1st Avenue North officially changed hands in September.

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